Residence Permit
Please note that you may have to apply for a Visa, Residence Permit or register the Right of Residence to be allowed to study in Sweden. The authority responsible in Sweden is Migrationsverket– the Swedish Migration Board.
Nordic Citizens
Citizens from Nordic countries do not need a visa or residence permit to study in Sweden.
EU/EEA Citizens
As an EU/EEA citizen* you are allowed to stay in Sweden and study without a residence permit. However, students from EU countries who will stay longer than three months in Sweden must register the right of residence at the Swedish Migrations Board within three months after entering the country. Registration is free of charge through the Swedish Migration Board website or at a Migration Board office.
*Please note that if you are a citizen of Switzerland you must apply for a residence permit.
For more information please visit the Swedish Migration Board "Studying in Sweden- EU/EEA citizens"
Non EU/EEA Citizens
Non-EU/EEA citizens must have been granted a student residence permit before entering Sweden. In order for students to have their permit in time to start their programme, it is essential to apply for the permit immediately following the letter of admission from the university. Students apply for a student residence permit at the nearest Swedish Embassy or consulate in their home country before leaving.
For more information please visit the Swedish Migration Board "Applying for a residence permit for studies".
If you are a fee paying student, Mid Sweden University will notify the Swedish Migration Board when the tuition fee payment is received and the Swedish Migration Board will then process the application. Students do not need to send in a receipt of payment to the Swedish Migration Board.
Proof of admission
As an international exchange student you receive a Confirmation of Enrollment from Mid Sweden University. This document is a valid letter of acceptance and can be submitted with your visa/residence permit application.
As an international programme student you will receive a Notification of Selection Result from universityadmissions
This document is a valid letter of acceptance (letter of admission) and can be submitted with your visa/residence permit application.
Mid Sweden University is not involved in the processing of residence permit applications and cannot answer any questions regarding this process. More information regarding visa and residence permits at the Swedish Migration Board or by calling the Swedish Migration Board Central Office, phone: + 46 (0)771 235 235.
